Copier Refresh Project 2024
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Project Summary
OTIS is entering into a new 2024-2029 copier/printer fleet refresh effort that will impact all schools and PEC staff. We will be working with all school buildings and PEC departments to ensure that all users have access to fast, reliable copy/print devices, in addition to the current services offered by the ½ûÂþÌìÌà Print Shop.
Project Information & Updates
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½ûÂþÌìÌà Copier/Printer Project Goals are
- Reduce annual printing costs by a goal of 10% or roughly $60,000 in annual savings
- Develop grade-band standards for the equitable allocation of copiers/printers to schools
- Identify under-utilized devices and work with schools/departments to remove/centralize printers
- Provide higher speed devices as a new standard
- Ensure school offices and libraries have color device access
- Leverage Papercut privacy and print release features to centralize printer locations
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Schedule for the work
All schools with the exception of High schools will be scheduled to receive new fleet devices between 4/15/2024 and 5/31/2024. Communications to schools on the process will begin in April.
High schools and Administrative offices, including PEC, will be scheduled to receive devices in summer 2024.
FAQs
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What is my click cost?
Copier/Printer Model
Monochrome
Color
Sharp BP-70M65
$0.0073
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Sharp BP-70C45
$0.0083
$0.0350
Sharp 1095N (High Schools)
$0.0068
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Sharp BP-C535WD
$0.0088
$0.0350
HP E50145DN
$0.0138
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HP X55745DN
$0.0138
$0.0500
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How Do I Recycle Toner & Waste Toner Cartridges?
In order to ensure that toner bottles and printer cartridges are recycled properly, please follow these easy steps to order Prepaid, labeled recycling boxes from SHARP.
Please ensure that you do not include toner boxes, or plastic wraps. Only the used toner bottles and cartridges should go in the box.
Once filled, seal the box, affix the Prepaid label and ship to SHARP.
Instructions:
Using any web browser, copy and paste the following link:
Fill out the bottom part for requesting boxes:
Company name: ½ûÂþÌìÌà / your site or department name
Name: your name
Customer type: Education
Dealer name: Pacific Office Automation
Once you submit, Sharp will send you THREE boxes with Prepaid labels. You can order more once you are down to one box. It will take approximately 2 weeks for the boxes to arrive.
Please do not send empty toner bottles or printer cartridges to either OTIS or Publication.
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How do I order Copier/Printer Supplies?
To request Copier and Printer Supplies
Please fill out a
All supplies will be delivered via USPS, FedEx or UPS to that site by POA.
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Are there user guides on how to use the copier?
Yes absolutely!
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How To Sign On For The First Time Using A Sharp Copier?
First time signing on please first swipe your ½ûÂþÌìÌà Badge and use the drop down keyboard located on the front just under the screen and enter your ½ûÂþÌìÌà credentials. Once you have done this you may use your ½ûÂþÌìÌà badge to sign on from then on. If you do not have your badge you can still sign on manually.
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How do I log out?
Simply click this icon on the copier at the top right of the screen.
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How Do I Print To HPs?
HP printers do not have a badge reader, so users will need to go to and sign on with ½ûÂþÌìÌà credentials to release jobs to the desired HP.